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PATRICK BARRY VS. DAN EVENSEN

Round 1 – After a quick clinch, the two fighters separate and look a little tentative. Barry rears up for quick, big body kicks, but Evensen stuffs the third and shoves him against the cage. The action stalls as Evensen looks for underhooks. He can’t get them, and the crowd quickly grows restless. The ref breaks them up. Barry returns to the kicks and does damage as Evensen tries to throw a right. Evensen is wobbled with an ensuing kick, and the fight hits the mat with Barry in guard. Evensen easily ties him up with his long limbs, and Barry returns to his feet and waits for Evensen to do the same. Once standing, Barry throws a leg kick, and in a surprising stoppage, the fight is halted. A replay shows that Barry landed a solid leg kick just as Evensen planted his left leg. Evensen was injured with the kick and unable to continue. Patrick Barry def. Dan Evensen via TKO (injury) — Round 1, 2:36.

BRAD BLACKBURN VS. RYO CHONAN

Round 1 –
“Bad” Brad Blackburn, who entered the ring to Michael Jackson’s “Bad,” is the clear fan favorite in this fight. Chonan enters the cage mostly to boos. Herb Dean gets things started, and we’re underway. Chonan throws a leg kick and eats a right for the effort. Blackburn then connects on a combination. The following blows force Chonan to stumble, and the Japanese fighter retreats. After a lull, the two fighters slow the pace and trade the occassional punch. Blackburn begins taunting his opponent with windmills and by dropping his hands to his side. Chonan seems unaffected and partially connects on a right. Blackburn whiffs on a few ensuining punches, and Chonan seems to have timed his blows. However, a right-left then gets through and Chonan tries to counter with a flying knee that is stuffed and drops him to his back. Blackburn allows him to stand, and they’re back to the center of the cage. Blackburn goes high with a kick, which is blocked, and Chonan returns a few leg kicks. As the round comes to a close, Blackburn connects on an uppercut and solid right. MMAjunkie.com scored it 10-9 for Blackburn.

Round 2 – Blackburn works punches, and Chonan goes for body kicks. Neither does much damage. Chonan works the jab, which prompts Blackburn to do the same. Blackburn works the body with kicks and then forces Chonan to the mat with a big right. It was somwhere between a knockdown and trip, and after briefly following Chonan to the mat, Blackburn waits for him to return to their feet. More jabs from both fighters, and Blackburn seems to have the reach advantage, which caused Chonan to throw with his head down. Blackburn blocks a body kick and uses a left-right-left-right to knock Chonan off balance. He continues the assault until Chonan retreats. Back to the center of the cage, Chonan snaps a solid body kick. Blackburn throws some body kicks to set up some lunging punches. The pace slows as the fighters trade soft jabs. With 30 seconds to go, Chonan works leg kicks that have little effect. MMAjunkie.com again scored it 10-9 for Blackburn.

Round 3 – A touch of the gloves starts this final frame, and the fighters again trade jabs. Chonan has no luck with a body kick, and both fighters show signs of fatigue. Chonan’s advances put a hop in Blackburn’s step, and he just sidesteps a lunging right from Chonan. An overhand right partially connects to Chonan’s head, and Blackburn sidesteps the counter body kick. Blackburn connects on some short lefts, and Chonan again tries the flying knee with no luck. Chonan gets through a few jabs and just misses with an overhand right. He’s not the aggressor as Blackburn works a stick-and-move gameplan. Blackburn connects on a stiff right, but Chonan shakes it off and again stalks his opponent. Chonan forces Blackburn to trip from a body kick and then shoots for the takedown. Blackburn fends it off. Wiht a minute to go, the fighters trade wildly before Blackburn pops him with a few punches. Chonan continues to push forward. though, but he can’t find his mark. Chonan finally lands a few punches as the round closes. Chonan gets the round, 10-9, but MMAjunkie.com has it 29-28 for Blackburn. Brad Blackburn def. Ryo Chonan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

REESE ANDY VS. MATT HAMILL

Round 1 –
Hamill strikes early and first. The fighters then trade wildly but finally calm down. Hamill checks a kick, sends Andy to the mat and batters him with punches as the he gets back to his feet. Andy throws a leg kick as Hamill continues to stalk. After a clinch, Andy connects on a knee to the jaw, but Hamill shakes it off. Hamill connects on a right, but Andy counters with a solid combination. The fighters again trade punches, and Hamill is bloodied under his right eye. Andy tries to shoot but is stuffed, and Hamill pops him with a knee as he gets back to his feet. Andy’s left eye is now swelling. Andy again thinks about shooting and instantly eats two quick rights. Hamill’s really bleeding now as the fighters continue trading leg kicks and punches. Hamill uses a left jab to create distance and continually pushed forward. Both fighters look a little fatigued with 30 seconds to go, and Hamill sets up a nice combination with an uppercut. A very offensive first round comes to a close. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Hamill, but he took plenty of punishment for it.

Round 2 – Andy strikes first with a wild combination and then buckles Hammil with a leg kick. Hamill counters with an uppercut, eats a left and then forces Andy to retreat after a right. Andy again tries to shoot and is battered with countless punches as he remains on one knee. Hamill then connects on a vicious body punch and simply stiff-arms Andy and hits him again with a body punch. Andy drops to one knee, and Hamill swarms on him with a flurry of unanswered punches as the referee warns he’s going to stop it. Dozens of punches are thrown as Andy drops from his knees to his back, and Hamill keeps dropping punches until the fight is finally stopped. Matt Hamill def. Reese Andy via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 2:19.

ANTONI HARDONK VS. MIKE WESSEL

Round 1 –
Wessel strikes first and Hardonk counters. Wessel, though, continues the punches until he knocks his opponent to his back, partially due to an accidental head butt. Working from guard, Wessel drops punches but is forced to fend off Hardonk’s armbar attempt. He escapes, Hardonk gets to his feet, and the fighters clinch against the fence. Wessel works knees to the body and then lands two solid rights to the same location. Hardonk clinches and wants to work for knees, but Wessel continues the body punches. Hardonk finally connects on some knees, and they get more dangerous for each one. A good four or five land before Wessel can escape. Hardonk quickly clinches again and continues the knees, but Wessel escapes and wrestles his opponent to the mat with a single-leg takedown. Wessel works from inside guard. Hardonk mostly ties him up but eats a couple short punches while pushed against the cage. With a minute to go, Wessel then delivers elbows as Hardonk tries to tie him up. The ref warns them to get busy, and Hardonk eats additional blows while trying to secure a submission. Hardonk nearly has a triangle choke as the round comes to a close. MMAjunkie.com gives a close and exciting first round to Wessel.

Round 2 – Wessel swings wildly early and then trips Hardonk to the mat and works from inside his opponent’s guard. Hardonk gets his legs high and nearly secures the triangle choke, but Wessel punches his way free and forces Hardonk to give up on the hold. Wessel frees one leg, but Hardonk sweeps and easily takes Wessel’s back. After flattering him out, Hardonk rains down punches. Wessel is in a bad spot as he eats countless punches to the side of the head. A few hit the back of the head, and he’s warned about them. Wessel rolls over but continues eating punches from the mount. With Wessel apparently out of steam, the fight is halted, and Hardonk scores the TKO victory. Antoni Hardonk def. Mike Wessel via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 2:09.

DEAN LISTER VS. YUSHIN OKAMI

Round 1 –
Okami blocks a head kick, fends off his punches and then throws his own head kick. Lister avoids it and partially connects on one of his own. Lister shoots and pulls half-guard, but Okami stays on top of him. After avoiding his opponent’s submission attempts, Okami returns to his feet and waits for Lister to do the same. Lister swings wildly and misses, and Okami pops him with a stiff left. Lister again pulls guard, but Okami gives him nothing to work with and Okami again escapes. After throwing some kicks at Lister’s leg, Okami allows him to stand. Okami lands a straight left, knocks Lister off balance with a right, and then counters Lister’s right with another solid left. After closing the distance, Lister again pulls guard and eats a series of punches while working for a leg lock. Lister can do nothing with it but connects on some hammerfists. Okami closes out the round with a series of blows from behind. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Okami.

Round 2 – Lister again shoots with no luck, and Okami clinches and pushes him against the cage. After a break, Lister again swings with abandon and connects on nothing. Okami blocks a head kick, stuffs a takedown attempt and waits for Lister to stand while the boos rain down. Okami clinches and lands some punches with Lister’s back against the fence, and Lister then shoots. Okami easily avoids it, waits for Lister to stand and then clinches. Lister again pulls guard, grabs an arm, throws an elbow and works for an omoplata. Okami rips his arm free and batters Lister with big punches from above. Lister secures a leg, but Okami sprawls and gets back to his feet. Lister won’t let go of the leg and continues trying to force the fight to the ground. Okami drops to the mat and rolls Lister over while working from side control. Okami grows tired, stands and tries to rain down a right. The second, third and fourth land, but Lister secures his opponent’s arms as the round comes to a close. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Okami in a fairly dominant round.

Round 3 – Lister throws some ugly kicks and punches, and Okami remains patient before trading blows. Lister lands a nice inside leg kick but is popped in the back of the head when he whiffs on his own punch. After a clinch, Okami tags Lister with a knee to the body. Lister shoots, misses, and the crowd boos as Okami follows him to the mat. Lister controls his opponent’s hands briefly, but Okami then rains down a dozen unobstructed blows. Lister tries to secure an arm, but Okami muscles his way free and unloads more big punches from above. After a brief lull in action, Lister tries to secure an arm but again eats punch after punch. Okami is just teeing off as he patiently awaits each opening. The crowd boos, but Okami’s doing damage. Lister thinks about grabbing a leg, but after giving it up, Herb Dean stands the fighters. Lister lands a leg kick but eats a combination. Okami avoids a takedown and eats a left. Lister shoots for the single leg, but Okami sprawls as the crowd continues booing. Okami gets to his feet just as the round closes. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Okami in what should be a clean sweep. The judges agree, and Yushin Okami def. Dean Lister via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

MOSTAPHA AL-TURK VS. CHEICK KONGO

Round 1 – Quick left from Al-Turk. Kongo and Al-Turk both patiently looking for openings. Al-Turk throws a leg kick but Kongo catches it and pushes him to the floor. Kongo throws a few snapping kicks before allowing Al-Turk to stand. Al-Turk shoots in, but Kongo is able to defend. Al-Turk continues to push in for the takedown while Kongo defends with his back to the cage. Kongo has an opening for a guillotine, but Kongo passes. Al-Turk continues to work for the takedown, and Kongo lands elbows to his opponent’s head. Kongo circles off the cage and receives a warning for grabbing Al-Turk’s shorts. A knee from Al-Turk lands directly to the groin, and Kongo needs a break. Kongo winces intently as he recovers. Al-Turk offers his glove as an apology as the fight restarts. Al-Turk narrowly misses with an overhand right. Kongo lands a low kick and Al-Turk shoots in again. Kongo again defends and circles off of the cage. Kongo lands a low knee directly to Al-Turk’s groin. Referee Steve Mazzagatti warns Kongo that, “That better have been an accident.” Al-Turk takes his time to recover. Mazzagatii warns the fighters to keep the bout clean as we restart. Kongo lands two right hands that drop Al-Turk. Kongo follows to the mat and lands a barrage of punches, elbows and hammerfists. Al-Turk is bleeding profusely and Kongo is unrelenting. Mazzagatti is forced to step in. Cheick Kongo def. Mostapha Al-Turk via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 4:37.

QUINTON JACKSON VS. WANDERLEI SILVA

Round 1 –
Unsurprisingly, no touch of gloves. Jackson moves forward and throws an overhand right. Silva throws a combo as Jackson retreats, then a leg kick. Silva throws a combo and Jackson defends well. Silva throws a few punches as Jackson throws a leg kick. Chants of “Sil-va” erupt, but Jackson scores with a jab. Both fighters look cautious in their attacks. Silva now holds the center. Jackson shoots, but Silva shakes it off and scores a knee. Silva scores with a low kick. Jackson misses moving forward then slides out of the way. Silva again scores with a solid leg kick. Halfway through the round. Jackson grans a leg and nearly works the fight to the floor, but Silva backs away. Jackson scores with a jab, then a stunning left hook that leaves Silva out cold. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson def. Wanderlei Silva via KO (punch) — Round 1, 3:21.

C.B. DOLLAWAY VS. MIKE MASSENZIO

Round 1 –
Dollaway lands a solid body kick, and after Massenzio clinches, Dollaway pops him with a knee to the head. Back to the center of the cage, Massenzio ducks under a combination and then rocks Dollaway with a right hand. Massenzio instantly pounces on the dazed fighter and locks in a guillotine choke. Dollaway looks close to tapping but pops his head free and works from inside his opponent’s guard. Massenzio then slaps on a triangle choke, but Dollaway easily escapes and briefly takes side control before returning to full guard. Dollaway works some short punches to the body and then rises up to rain down a big right. Dollaway takes the mount position with Massenzio pushed against the fence and gets the position he needs to deliver punches. Massenzio gives up his back, and Dollaway rains down a brutal combination of blows to force the stoppage just seconds later. C.B. Dollaway def. Mike Massenzio via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 3:01.

Round 1 –
Mir opens with a left high kick, then follows with a right low kick. Mir looks quick to start. A right hand stuns Nogueira, and Mir follows with several more shots. Mir pushes the fight to the ground, and sets up in top position. Mir walks away from the downed Nogueira, moving the fight back to the feet. Mir again scores with a right hand. Mir is far more effective on the feet, and Nogueira has offered little in return in the opening two minutes. Mir scores with another leg kick then backs away. Nogueira starts to stalk Mir, but Mir scores with a few counter blows. Another punch drops Nogueira, but Mir refuses to grapple. Again the fight is on the feet. One minute remaining, and Mir scores another uppercut. Mir scores with a knee inside, and Nogueira still has yet to offer a true retaliation. The two trade kicks, and Mir again moves forward behind a combo. Nogueira scores with his hands as time winds down, but Mir has dominated the opening frame. Nogueira dropped one final time as the round close. MMAjunkie.com gives to Mir, 10-9, but a 10-8 could be justified.

Round 2 – Mir continues to punish Nogueira with punches up the middle. Nogueira is standing firm, but is completely unable to defend Mir’s timing. Nogueira scores with a kick to the leg. Mir drops Nogueira with two stiff left hands, and immediately looks to Brock Lesnar at ringside as the fight is waved off. Nogueira has been stopped for the first time in his legendary 37-fight career. Frank Mir def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via TKO (punches) — Round 2, 1:54.

CHAMP FORREST GRIFFIN VS. RASHAD EVANS (for light heavyweight title)

Round 1 – Griffin takes the center of the cage as chants of “Forrest, Forrest” echo the arena. Evans keeps his distance as he dances around his larger opponent. Griffin scores with two kicks to the body as Evans looks to close the distance. Evans just misses with a quick right hand. Griffin continues to score with right low kicks. Evans answers with a heavy low kick of his own. Evans again just misses a heavy right hand, and Griffin doubles up his jab. Evans continues to stay just outside of Griffin’s reach. A nice exchange with two minutes remaining, and both fighters land. Evans trips Griffin with a low kick. Both fighters comfortable trading on the outside. Griffin misses with back-to-back high kicks. Evans moves in and evades a counter from Griffin. Quick jab from Evans, followed by a hook. Evans then retreats out of range before Griffin can answer. Griffin continues to score with kicks as time expires. Good round, and MMAjunkie.com sees it for Griffin, 10-9.

Round 2 – The two quickly engage, and Griffin’s corner yells for him not to chase. Griffin slips moving away, but quickly recovers. Evans scores with a jab, but Griffin continues to answer with leg kicks. Griffin stuns Evans with a right hand, then moves forwards behind a kick. Griffin clinches and scores with knees, but Evans insists he’s fine. Evans scores with anther jab, but the distance is difficult to overcome. Griffin continues to work Evans’ leg and body with kicks. Evans smiles at Griffin as he circles around. Two minutes remain, and Griffin continues to score with the legs. Evans looks to move in, but has to immediately back away to move back out of range. Evans score with a solid right, but Griffin is unfazed. Evans looking to pick his spots, but the range is difficult to secure. Many of Evans attempts are just short of their mark. Evans does score in the waning moments, but Griffin answers at the bell. Another round for Griffin, 10-9.

Round 3 – Griffin immediately takes the center of the cage, and the pattern of the fight has undoubtedly been established. Evans catches a kick and piles on top of Griffin. Hammerfists rain down, and Griffin is in trouble. The champion collects himself and pulls guard. Griffin looks to a kimura, but Evans slides out. Griffin maintains half-guard, while Evans looks to pass. Evans briefly escapes, but Griffin is quickly able to regain full guard. Halfway through the fight, and Griffin tries to bait Evans into a triangle. Evans slips out, and a barrage of punches follow. Griffin appears out, but the offense continues. Several more blows, and we have a new champion. Rashad Evans def. Forrest Griffin via TKO (punches) — Round 3, 2:46

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